Cloud Solutions Architect – Cloud Engineer 2

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, deployment, and governance of cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

You will architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions, manage cloud environments, and mentor engineering teams while aligning with compliance and security requirements.

This role requires proven cloud experience, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex tech into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and distributed systems.
• Experience with security, compliance, and performance.
• Ability to mentor teams and translate technical concepts to business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of cloud platforms.
• Develop scalable, secure cloud solutions to support requirements.
• Manage cloud environments including networks, storage, and management networks.
• Define and maintain cloud standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate modern software development practices.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to improve performance and security.
• Ensure cloud systems meet performance and security expectations.
• Provide guidance to technical teams on architecture and implementation.
• Support troubleshooting to maintain high availability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Networking

Security controls

Distributed systems

CI/CD practices

Communication skills

Top Secret clearance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall architecture, design, and deployment of cloud-based platforms and services
• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that support organizational and customer requirements
• Manage the organization’s cloud environments, including front-end platforms, servers, storage solutions, and management networks
• Define and maintain cloud architectural standards, patterns, and best practices
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to integrate modern software development techniques and emerging technologies
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve performance, security, and efficiency
• Ensure cloud systems meet performance, compliance, and security expectations
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams regarding cloud architecture and implementation strategies
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of cloud environments to maintain high availability and reliability
• Additional duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
• 0 years experience with Masters in related field
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
• 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
• 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
• 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
• 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Proven experience architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar)
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, distributed systems, and modern software development practices
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure including networking, storage, security controls, and virtualization
• Ability to design systems that meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused solutions
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, while ensuring compliance, performance, and security standards are met. Proven ability to mentor technical teams and integrate modern software development practices into cloud environments.